Harlequin Contract launches 9 new FR-One books for summer 2015

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Harlequin Contract is pleased to announce the launch of a further nine contemporary collections of damasks, geometrics, stripes and trail designs, which have been specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the contract market. Hardwearing and fire retardant to Crib 5, the latest FR-One books offer a stunning solution for contract interiors, whilst their highly durable and practical fabrics are also suitable for domestic upholstery.The nine books, which include wide-width voiles, faux-leathers, statement designs, textured plains and velvets, can be used to create a sophisticated scheme radiating polished elegance and panache. The contemporary colours, including copper and chartreuse, seamlessly fuse understated 1930s glamour with modern urban style. The look is softened with sumptuous velvets in shades such as plum, emerald and mimosa. The launch includes the following collections:

Ataton: four plain textured dim-out designs, one of which is reversible, in a range of 34 sophisticated colours.

Mars: subtle tonal ogee and trail designs in classic shades, suitable for drapes and cushion covers.

Marvell: a compilation of statement painterly designs and complementary plains and textures in a contemporary palette.

May: highly useable wide-width voiles in a mineral palette, available in two qualities.

Merci: a versatile plain and tonal stripe design in an array of soft shades.

Miles: a durable upholstery weight collection including smart stripes and contemporary chenilles.

Millennium: a compendium of striking geometrics and damasks, including a number of decorative sheers in a natural palette with hints of teal and chartreuse.

Moon: a plush velvet, suitable for upholstery, in 25 rich colours including plum, navy, emerald, mimosa and pewter.

Mythic: a functional faux-leather available in five designs including a croc effect, basket-weave emboss and various textures.

Colours include pearl, zinc, copper, mineral, bronze and raffia.

The collections are now available.

Daniel Fountain / 24.06.2015

Editor, Hotel Designs

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